Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
4ACDF5
RGB
74, 205, 245
HSL
194, 90%, 63%
HSB
194, 70%, 96%
CMYK
70, 16, 0, 4
LAB
77, -27, -31
LCH
77, 41, 228
OKLCH
0.79, 0.12, 222
XYZ
41, 52, 94
LUV
77, -48, -45
HWB
194, 29%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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